With the goals drying up for Romelu Lukaku of late, it seems clear the Belgian needs more help up front, with both more creativity in behind him and more players who can contribute goals from midfield.

Paul Pogba cannot do it all alone so an addition such as Asensio could be just the tonic for United to do better next season.

It just remains to be seen if he’d be willing to push for a Bernabeu exit to get the playing time he wants.